Exotic Incident #2508
Incident Date:
10/06/2014
Location:
Jupiter, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Tiger
Animal disposition:
Other
Summary:
A construction worker approached a tiger cage at a private residence and put his hand in. The 300-pound Bengal tiger bit his thumb off.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://www.wesh.com/news/tiger-bites-off-construction-workers-thumb-at-florida-animal-sanctuary/28979154